Is acute appendicitis serious?
Updated on June 04, 2025
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Acute appendicitis is quite serious; it can cause severe abdominal pain, similar to knife cuts, vomiting, and a fever throughout the body. If not treated promptly, it can lead to appendiceal suppuration or even perforation. The pus leaking into the abdominal cavity can cause acute peritonitis, and further absorption of the inflammation into the bloodstream can result in multi-organ failure and potentially shock. Therefore, acute appendicitis should be treated actively. Currently, appendectomy is the primary treatment, mainly performed under laparoscopy. For patients who cannot tolerate general anesthesia, an appendectomy can be performed under spinal anesthesia through McBurney's point.
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